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Rare RoadCars From Some of the Finest Designers

1969 DE TOMASO MANGUSTA

The earliest and most spectacular design by Giugaro while he was still at Ghia, this Mangusta is distinguished by the fact that it has only had one owner. He took delivery of it at the factory in 1970 and has driven it regularly ever since. Its condition is commensurate with its custodian’s consistent care! Saks Fifth Avenue Class 1

Rare RoadCars From Some of the Finest Designers

1956 PEGASO Z-102

This Touring bodied panoramica coupe has a 4 overhead cam V8 developing over 270 hp. The car languished for 20 years after being shown at the Paris and Turin salons in 1956. Its owner and son Jeff started a restoration until Jeff sadly passed away. It has been superbly completed as a dedication to his memory. Saks Fifth Avenue Class 1

Rare RoadCars From Some of the Finest Designers

1971 MONTEVERDI 375 L HIGH SPEED

Built by the Swiss manufacturer Peter Monteverdi for the 1971 Geneva Show and recently beautifully restored by its current Swiss-American owner. The space frame, 375 hp Chrysler ‘440’ and elegant Frua-designed, Fissore-built body are an effective solution for high-speed transcontinental motoring. Saks Fifth Avenue Class 1

Rare RoadCars From Some of the Finest Designers

1962 250 GT SWB

The 250 GT Short was one of the most capable chassis ever produced by Ferrari. This unique, one owner car is fitted with a specially ordered hardtop coupe body by Pinin Farina complete with sliding sunroof. This rare Autostrada burner has only covered 38,000 miles. Saks Fifth Avenue Class 1

Rare RoadCars From Some of the Finest Designers

1951 FERRARI 212 INTER COUPE

This is a sister car to that commissioned by King Farouk of Egypt. With its coachwork by Ghia, smooth 12- cylinder motor and compact stance, it is typical of all that is best in the early road . It is currently owned and clearly cherished by a very well known personality. Saks Fifth Avenue Class 1

Rare RoadCars From Some of the Finest Designers

1947 MARK VI FRANAY

While the production version of the Bentley MK VI standard steel saloon is a relatively staid automobile, this Franay bodied car originally exhibited at the 1947 Paris salon is anything but conservative. Its owner for the last 20 years restored it so meticulously that it once won a major award as a bare chassis. Air France Class 2

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1954 CORVETTE NOMAD

This brilliantly crafted high performance station wagon is evocative of the great dream car wave of the 50s. With its 400 hp motor, it could just be the fastest way to get to the commuter line or the supermarket! Air France Class 2

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1964 COBRA DAYTONA COUPE

Only six of these very successful closed versions of the 289 Cobra were made. Dan Gurney & Jerry Grant drove this particular car at Le Mans in 1965 where it set a class lap record. It is regularly raced by its current owner. Air France Class 2

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1961 CHAPARRAL I

The last really competitive front-engined sports racing car was created by Trautman & Barnes and the legendary Jim Hall. The only example in private hands, it was discovered derelict but intact in a barn in 1989 and has since been rebuilt and raced, in 1997, at the prestigious Monterey Historics. Air France Class 2

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1969 LOLA T70 MARK III B

One of the best looking racing coupes every built, the Lola T70 was a fast but fragile addition to the ranks of long distance racing in the late 60s. With over 500 hp on tap from a substantially modified Chevrolet V8 engine, these cars could top 200 mph on the long straights of European courses. Air France Class 2

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1969 DODGE DAYTONA CHARGER

Dodge modified their Charger for NASCAR use with an aerodynamic package which included an extended nose and a high wing for increased stability. Powered by the omnipotent Chrysler hemi motor, this actual car lapped Talladega Speedway on November 24, 1970 at the mind-blowing speed of 201.104 mph driven by Bobby Isaac. Air France Class 2

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1953 CUNNINGHAM C4R

Briggs Cunningham, the legendary sportsman and race driver, built a small series of cars bearing his name in the 50s. They had Chrysler hemi power, lightweight frames and brutally effective bodywork. This example achieved Cunningham’s greatest win at Sebring in 1952. Cunard Class 3

True Greats Fabulous Pre-War Touring and Grand Touring Cars

1938 MERCEDES BENZ 540 K CABRIOLET

A highly desirable Sindelfingen factory bodied cars; this Mercedes was delivered in 1939. During the 60s, it was owned by champion powerboat racer Don Aronon, creator of the cigarette boat. For the last 10 years it has been part of a superb collection and was meticulously restored. It is one of the great pre-war touring cabriolets. Cunard Class 3

True Greats Fabulous Pre-War Touring and Grand Touring Cars

1939 TALBOT LAGO 150 C COUPE

Major Anthony Lago produced some exceptional sports and grand prix cars in the 30s and post-war period. Some were clothed with superb coachwork as is the case of this aerodynamic coupe by Pourtout of Rueil. This example, with 165 hp and a race-developed chassis, it is also a great performer. Cunard Class 3

True Greats Fabulous Pre-War Touring and Grand Touring Cars

1931 DUESENBERG MODEL J FIXED HEAD COUPE

This Duesenberg was built for renowned bon vivant George Whittell who ordered Murphy of Pasadena to build a coupe with the panache of a convertible but the privacy and rigidity of a closed car. The great body designer Franklin Q. Hershey incorporated a folding mechanism within the polished aluminum roof to create the illusion of a soft-top. Cunard Class 3

True Greats Fabulous Pre-War Touring and Grand Touring Cars

1931 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM II MERLIN

This is the product of one gentleman’s imagination, patriotism, and willingness to invest in a dream - a Rolls Royce powered by 27 litres of W.W. II Spitfire fighter Rolls Royce plane motor developing around 1000 hp. We are told that the motor is quite docile. We can’t wait to see it take off down 5th Avenue! Cunard Class 3

True Greats Fabulous Pre-War Touring and Grand Touring Cars

1938 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2300 BERLINETTA

Breathtaking coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring, a race-proven chassis and motor. Originally built for the 1938 Paris Salon, this coupe was sufficiently advanced to be dusted off after wartime storage and entered in the 1947 Mille Miglia, a fabled 1000 mile race around Italy, where it was victorious driven by Biondetti & Romano. Cunard Class 3

True Greats Fabulous Pre-War Touring and Grand Touring Cars

1931 BUGATTI TYPE 41 “ROYALE” COUPE DE VILLE

In 1931 this car, complete with its elegant body by Henri Binder of Paris, sold for $42,000 making it the most expensive production vehicle of all time. None of the 6 Royales built were owned by a monarch but this in no way detracts from the car’s imperial presence. It is an engineering and aesthetic masterpiece. Rolex Watch Class 4

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1932 WALTER P. CHRYSLER CUSTOM IMPERIAL SPEEDSTER

The Chrysler Imperials of the early 30s were known for great engineering and attractive coachwork. This speedster was developed for the founder’s personal use. It was designed by the Chrysler art department and built in the engineering department. It has many special features including an invisible radio antenna sewn into the folding top! Rolex Watch Class 4

Sportin Cg lassics Great Sporting Cars of the Pre-War Era

1938 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900 TOURING SPYDER

A sister car to the Mille Miglia coupe in Class 3, this car was shown at the 1939 London Motor Show. The mechanical specification of these cars was so advanced - including a twin overhead cam supercharged straight-8 motor and a transaxle - that in 1939, an example averaged over 131 mph. Rolex Watch Class 4

Sportin Cg lassics Great Sporting Cars of the Pre-War Era

1938 HORCH 855 SPECIAL ROADSTER

One of only 3 cars of this type known to exist, it was fitted with a bulletproof windscreen at the factory in the hope that it would be sold to a German dignitary. While records were lost during the war, it is reputed to have been owned by an ace fighter pilot. It has recently been magnificently restored. Rolex Watch Class 4

Sportin Cg lassics Great Sporting Cars of the Pre-War Era

1933 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2300

The great French driver Raymond Sommer competed at Le Mans in 1935 with this car. The 8C 2300 is nimble, fast and pretty. This is its first appearance in America and its combination of engineering excellence and fine Touring Spyder looks should make it a crowd favorite. 8 cylinders, twin cams, supercharged. Rolex Watch Class 4

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1934 AUBURN V-12 SPEEDSTER

Perhaps the finest Auburn in the country, this speedster is replete with features far ahead of its time — a Lycoming 160 hp V-12 motor, center X frame member, and Bijur constant flow chassis lubrication. Found in a junkyard in East L.A. in the 70s, this car has been beautifully and sympathetically restored to its former glory. Rolex Watch Class 4

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1939 BUGATTI TYPE 59 ROADSTER

An ex-Grand Prix driver fantasized about his ideal 30s road car — it should be fast, beautiful and a marvel of engineering. His fantasy came true in this car thanks to some splendid craftsmen and the inspiration of Ettore & Jean Bugatti. Rolex Watch Class 4

Sportin Cg lassics Great Sporting Cars of the Pre-War Era

1937 DELAHAYE TYPE 145 GRAND PRIX RACE CAR V-12

To uphold French honor and to stem the red & silver tide in Grand Prix racing coming from Italy and Germany, Delahaye built this car. It finished 4th in the 1938 German Grand Prix and won at Cork and Pau. It was often driven by Rene Dreyfus. Moët & Chandon Impérial Class 5

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1956 PORSCHE 550 SPYDER

This is the first attempt by Porsche to build an out-and-out racer — compact, unburstable, and successful. This very special car is the most original of its type in the world from original paint to original upholstery! It is simply amazing. Moët & Chandon Impérial Class 5

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1975 PORSCHE 911 RSR

Look very carefully at this car. It has been restored so well, that in spite of the rigors, to which it has been subjected during its long racing career, it could have left the factory yesterday. The RSR was a racing version of the immortal 911, which achieved vast competition success around the world. Moët & Chandon Impérial Class 5

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1969 PORSCHE 908

Originally a factory-entered car, this flat eight Spyder won the Monza 1000 kilometers in 1969. It is owned and entered by a New York businessman who raced for the Porsche factory in Europe. Moët & Chandon Impérial Class 5

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1982 PORSCHE 956 PROTOTYPE

The 956 and 962 Porsche models are the most successful series of competition cars ever built. They won major races from 1982 up until the early 90s. This particular car is the factory prototype 001 and it won the first race by a 956 at Silverstone in 1982 driven by Ickx & Bell. 2.6 litres, turin turbos, over 240 mph. Moët & Chandon Impérial Class 5

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1958 PORSCHE SPEEDSTER

Conceived as a simplified road car for the American market, the “bathtub” has become a cult and is one of the most popular of all Porsches. Our car has been in one family’s ownership since new and was originally delivered to Steve McQueen. Moët & Chandon Impérial Class 5

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1968 PORSCHE 911 T/R

The “Touring Rally” is one of the rarest of the 911 variants with a factory kit to reduce weight and increase power. Our T/R was driven by world rally champion Björn Waldegaard to victory in the grueling Swedish Rally in 1968. This is its first appearance in America. Moët & Chandon Impérial Class 5

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1979 PORSCHE 935

The final evolution of the 911 Porsche first introduced in 1965 was the 935. Its vital statistics are startling — 742 hp, 218 mph, 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. This car won the IMSA Championship in 1979 — 8 victories, 8 consecutive pole positions. It is totally original still carrying Peter Gregg’s black watch tartan driver’s seat. Meguiar’s Class 6

Luxur y&F inesse Splendid & Unexpectedly Sophisticated Early Cars

1907 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER GHOST

The oldest car invited to the Classic this year is this 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. It has recently been completely restored, a process which included finding and reuniting it with its original Barker Landaulette body. This is probably the oldest Ghost in the world still carrying its original coachwork. Meguiar’s Class 6

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1923 HISPANO SUIZA H 6B

The vogue for wooden bodies on cars is not restricted to the popular American-built woody wagons. In France in the 20s, who had honed their skills making boats, found their talents in demand. This H 6B was built for André Dubonnet of the beverage family and is made of tulipwood with copper rivets. Meguiar’s Class 6

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1930 COUPE

A magnificent coupe by Corsica on a Le Mans winning chassis by Bentley. It has an almost sinister elegance in its low slung but classic form. Driving one of these cars is a great experience - smooth, relatively quiet, turbine-like power, comfortable cruising at 80-100 mph. Meguiar’s Class 6

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1911 MERCEDES 38/70

In 1911 Sam Colt took delivery of this splendid automobile with Van Vooren torpedo coachwork at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. During the Great War, the car was confiscated for use by the French General Staff. In 1937, it was sold by the secretary of the Colt estate for $100 and joined its current owner’s collection 30 years ago. Meguiar’s Class 6

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1910 AMERICAN UNDERSLUNG

The revolutionary design of this car is often attributed to Harry Stutz. In fact, Fred Tone should get the credit for a design that defined a new kind of chassis and heralded new levels of performance on the open road. Meguiar’s Class 6

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1912 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER GHOST

A lovely original Ghost Tourer which is used regularly by its owner of many years in events around the world. It recently competed, trouble free, in The Louis Vuitton China Run, an epic tour of northern China. It was a sight to behold parked in The Forbidden City in Beijing. Chrysler Corporation Class 7

Style &Performance Incredibly Stylish Fast Cars

1957 TOUR DE FRANCE

The winner of the 1957 Tour de France, this is the single most successful 2-seat Ferrari ever built. It also won the 1957 Tour of Sicily, the GT Class and 3rd overall in the 1957 Mille Miglia, 1st in ‘57 & ‘58 Rheims 12 Hour Races, and 1st in the 57 Auvergne 3 hours. Chrysler Corporation Class 7

Style &Performance Incredibly Stylish Fast Cars

1954 FERRARI 375 MM

Found in a barn in Palermo in 1970, this was originally built as a racing 4.5 litre Farina Spyder. It was rebodied by Scaglietti for Roberto Rosselini, the Italian film director. One wonders how his wife, Ingrid Bergman, felt in the hot seat of this first coupe effort by Scaglietti on Ferrari’s behalf. Chrysler Corporation Class 7

Style &Performance Incredibly Stylish Fast Cars

1956 MASERATI A6G 2000 ZAGATO

In the mid 50s Maserati produced an outstanding 2 litre , the A6GCS. It was successful and as a result, a modified version was developed for road use by some of the best Italian coachbuilders. Of these, the Zagato was the most exotic in design. Only 19 Zagato A6G’s were built and this example is still in regular use. Chrysler Corporation Class 7

Style &Performance Incredibly Stylish Fast Cars

1965 ALFA ROMEO TZ 2 PROTOTYPE

One of the most evocative front-engined GT race cars every built, this TZ 2 prototype is the only example using an aluminum body shell. The car’s race successes include 1st in the 1965 Targa Florio, The Nurburgring 1000 Ks and the Monza 1000 Ks. Rarely have beauty and the beast been so well met. Chrysler Corporation Class 7

Style &Performance Incredibly Stylish Fast Cars

1953 FERRARI 375 MM RACING BERLINETTA

Typical of an era when open road racing was rife, cars were unbelievably fast and drivers were inspired if some - times eccentric. One of only 2 true 375 , this fantastic car was driven in the 1953 Pan-American by Umberto Maglioli. Compare its Pinin Farina design with the Scaglieti Road 375 in the same class. Chrysler Corporation Class 7

Style &Performance Incredibly Stylish Fast Cars

1960 ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ZAGATO

Only 6 left-hand drive versions out of a total of 19 of the DB4 GT Zagatos were built. It is considered the best of all the classic DB Aston Martin series and one of Zagato’s finest designs. The current owner has used the 320 hp of this example for over 20 years with effect and enjoyment. Diesel Class 8

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1968/1969 FERRARI F2 TASMAN

Owned and raced by its lady entrant for nearly 20 years, this ultra rare Ferrari started life in 1968 as a Formula Two car. It was driven by Ickx & Bell to a win at Zandvoort. Updated by Ferrari to Tasman formula specs for the 1969 series, it won the prestigious Tasman Championship driven by Chris Amon. Diesel Class 8

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1934 BUGATTI TYPE 54

The 54 was sometimes known as the “widowmaker” for its combination of tremendous power (300 hp) and, at best, marginal road holding. It was Bugatti’s first attempt to participate in the escalation which led to the titanic Grand Prix cars of the late 30s. Diesel Class 8

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1957 FERRARI 335 S

Only 4 of these aggressive 4 cam sports cars from the house of Ferrari remain. This one was driven by drivers like Collins, Hill, & Gendebien, in the Mille Miglia, Le Mans, Nurburgring, Spa and Caracas. Louis Klementaski took his extraordinary Mille Miglia photographs from the passenger seat of this car at over 180 mph in the streets of Italy. Diesel Class 8

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1938 MASERATI 8 CTF GRAND PRIX

A fabulous example of the legendary Grand Prix car era of the late 30s where heroic drivers drove titanic cars like this. Only three 8 CTFs were made and this particular car finished 3rd in the German Grand Prix in 1939. It also won Pike’s Peak in 1946 & 1947. Diesel Class 8

CompetitioCn ars Where Performance is Everything

1961 SCARAB FORMULA 1 LIBRE

Fresh from a complete rebuild, this Scarab has not been seen in public since 1962. It was the last evocation of the Scarab Company and its founder Lance Reventlow, son of heiress Barbara Hutton. The 2 seaters from Scarab of the late 50s were amongst the fastest front-engined sports cars ever built; the few single seaters are a rare appendix! Diesel Class 8

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1934 BUGATTI TYPE 59

One of the best looking competition cars ever made the Type 59 Bugatti never achieved quite the competition success that was expected of it. Nevertheless, this car driven by legends like Wimille, Trossi and Dreyfus, finished 3rd at Monaco, 3rd at Brooklands and 1st at Pau. It was later owned by King Leopold of Belgium. Diesel Class 8

CompetitioCn ars Where Performance is Everything

1959 LISTER JAGUAR

This car started its racing career by running out of fuel while leading at Sebring driven by Stirling Moss. Entered by Briggs Cunningham and driven by SCCA Champion Walt Hansgen, it later achieved 6 podium finishes in 1959. A true original developed by the genius Archie Scott-Brown and Brian Lister.